While much has been achieved in understanding and managing weather effects and erosion phenomena affecting ancient imagery within the relatively protected environments of caves and rock-shelters; the same cannot be said of rock-art panels situated in the open-air. Despite the fact that the number of known sites has risen dramatically in recent decades there are few examples in which the weathering and erosion dynamics are under investigation with a view to developing proposals to mitigate the impact of natural and cultural processes. Most of the work being done in different parts of the world appears to be ad-hoc; with minimal communication on such matters between teams and with the wider archaeological community. This richly illustrated book evaluates rock-art conservation in an holistic way; bringing together researchers from across the world to share experiences of work in progress or recently completed. The chapters focus on a series of key themes: documentation projects and resource assessments; the identification and impact assessment of weathering/erosion processes at work in open-air rock-art sites; the practicalities of potential or implemented conservation interventions; experimentation and monitoring programs; and general management issues connected with public presentation and the demands of ongoing research investigations. Consideration is given to the conservation of open-air rock-art imagery from many periods and cultural traditions across the Old and New Worlds. This timely volume will be of interest to conservators; managers; and researchers dealing with aesthetic and ethical issues as well as technical and practical matters regarding the conservation of open-air rock-art sites.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very cool to read but know the history first to understand the memoir more completely.By JI thought this was cool to read Tallmadges own words. I wish it was longer. I think it certainly requires that you know the history previously since he doesnt usually mention the battles by name per se. He also says very little about heading the spy ring. This was noted in a previous review so I didnt expect those details. Still; the man was just a great person in every way and I was happy to read it.PS: The AMC series; "TURN"; spurred my interest in this period above even what I previously had.11 of 12 people found the following review helpful. A very interesting readBy History1585This memoir is a source of the "Secret Six" work of Brian Kilmeade; although Talmage does not go into detail of the spy ring; he also only makes minor mention of General Charles Scott whom was General Washington Chief of Intelligence; sidelined by Washington for losing three of five spies to the British. It is most interesting as a witness to the events he was nvolved in during the American Revolution.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. American PatriotBy Bill BensonThoroughly enjoyed this review of Major Tallmadge s journey through the Revolutionary period and beyond. Highly recommended. Well worth the time.
